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New pain block combo may speed heart surgery recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a second nerve block to a standard one can better control pain after heart surgery. Forty-two adults having elective heart surgery through a breastbone incision received either one or two nerve blocks. The goal was to see if the combination reduce…
Matched conditions: STERNOTOMY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Stretchy tape may replace painkillers for heart surgery recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether elastic therapeutic taping can reduce pain after open-heart surgery (CABG). 195 patients were randomly assigned to receive real tape, placebo tape, or another supportive treatment near the surgical site. Neither patients nor researchers knew who got whic…
Matched conditions: STERNOTOMY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New nerve block may ease pain after bypass surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block given before heart surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioids afterward. 76 patients received either the block or a placebo injection. Researchers measured pain scores and opioid use in the first 24 hours after surgery.
Matched conditions: STERNOTOMY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mustafa Aydemir • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Study reveals how many patients suffer chronic pain after sternotomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 200 patients who had a sternotomy (chest-opening surgery) to find out how many develop chronic pain three months later. Researchers asked about pain type, intensity, and how it affects daily life. The goal is to better understand the problem and ide…
Matched conditions: STERNOTOMY
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC